Wave Review

Up-to-date information about critical issues and the latest advances in optical test and measurement, network monitoring and manufacturing.

April 2005, Volume 11 Number 4
In this issue
An Innovative Solution for In-Service Troubleshooting on Live FTTH Networks When a technician is called on-site to troubleshoot a branch of a PON, he must first measure the optical power level to determine if it is sufficient to allow the ONT to synchronize with the OLT. Several things must be considered during troubleshooting. [Click here for full story]
Ethernet Applications in Service Provider Networks Due to their cost-effectiveness, easy upgradability and seemless integration, Ethernet services are one of the fastest-growing segments in telecom. This article provides an overview of the various kinds of networks used to carry Ethernet, and the various ways Ethernet services bridge local-area networks (LANs) together to form multisite virtual LANs. [Click here for full story]

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